Natural Disasters in Dickens, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
13.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.8 |
| Wildfire | 76.4 |
| Hail | 70.9 |
| Landslide | 35.7 |
| Strong Wind | 28.2 |
| Tornado | 18.0 |
| Ice Storm | 17.8 |
| Cold Wave | 17.0 |
| Hurricane | 12.6 |
| Heat Wave | 12.1 |
| Winter Weather | 9.0 |
| Lightning | 4.6 |
| Earthquake | 4.5 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
16
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 21, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$14,799
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4485 | 1 | $14,799 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$183,870
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1999 | Fire | 2 | $72,533 |
| DR-4223 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $72,414 |
| DR-4586 | Winter Storm | 5 | $38,923 |
Dickens has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). FEMA has obligated $183,870 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,799 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.